Public invited to visit World Championship Cheese Contest in Wisconsin this March
MADISON, Wis. (WFRV) – The World Championship Cheese Contest is back in 2026, and as usual, it’s hosted by the Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA). The biennial event last took place in March 2024, and it’s once again heading to the Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center in Madison. This year’s edition...
Mock & Co. makes a booze-free riff on the Wisco old fashioned
Like many people who want to cut back on alcohol, Madison entrepreneur Firoz Khimani still wanted to sip on something fun and festive — without booze. Khimani and his wife, Cailin O’Connor, “started tinkering with some mocktails in our kitchen, and we came up with this Wisconsin old fashioned recipe,” he said. The...
Wisconsin’s 5 Best Spots For Lakeside Camping, According To Seasoned Campers
Far from the bland "dairy country" of its popular stereotype, Wisconsin actually has some of the premier destinations in the Midwest, both urban and outdoors. On the urban side, major Wisconsin cities like Milwaukee and Madison have underrated cultural attractions to share with visitors. Even outside of these cities,...
Dane Co. officials name woman who died after being hit by vehicle on Packers...
MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - Dane County officials revealed the identity Thursday of a pedestrian who died after getting hit by a vehicle earlier this week on Packers Avenue in Madison. The Dane County Medical Examiner’s Office stated Mary Givens, 77, died at a local hospital after the crash on Monday....
Madison students walk out to protest woman killed by ICE agent
Madison students from several schools walked out of class Wednesday to protest the death of a woman who was shot and killed by an ICE agent in Minnesota.
Dane County, WI – Crime Alert: Madison Man Sentenced to 5 Years
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Fitchburg, WI – A Madison man has been sentenced to five years in federal prison after police found a handgun modified for automatic fire during a summer encounter in Fitchburg, according to the U.S....
15 Wisconsin Taverns Serving the Best Cheese Curds
You can hear it before you taste it: that perfect squeak that tells you a curd is worth the trip. Wisconsin taverns have turned fryers into fine art, pairing golden bites with local beer and small town charm. This list maps out the can not miss curd stops from Madison...
Falls through the ice on Wisconsin lakes are becoming more common
This story was originally published by Wisconsin Watch, and was produced in partnership with the University of Wisconsin-Madison’s Investigative Journalism class taught in the School of Journalism and Mass Communication. When Alec Hembree fell through the ice on Lake Wingra at the start of 2025, he remembered, “it...
Greenbrier County’s “Greenbrier Ghost” Takes Center Stage in Wisconsin World Premiere
MADISON, WI (WVDN) — The haunting legend of Greenbrier County’s own Zona Heaster Shue is finding a new voice over 800 miles away. Madison Opera has announced the world premiere of “Everlasting Faint,” a full-length opera based on the famous West Virginia “Greenbrier Ghost” case. The production, featuring music by...
Upper Midwest Weather Alert: Snow Potential Increases in Western and South-Central Wisconsin Jan 20–24
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Madison, Wisconsin – A colder-than-normal weather pattern expected to settle across Wisconsin between Tuesday and Saturday is increasing concern for snow and travel disruptions, particularly across...
